ghd · Updated June 2026

ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer: price, specs & release date

ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: ulta.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark39/100#12 of 19 in class

The ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer is listed at $329 on ulta.com as of 2026-06-27, #15 cheapest of 20 hair dryers (median $217); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 39/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 19 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer a good buy?

At $329, the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer is #16 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205. On the spec sheet, its speed settings of 3 is the highest of the 18, its wattage of 1875 W is above the median of the 20, and its weight of 544 g is below the median of the 11.

Evidence of Record

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Independent labsmeasured it
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Physical metricsrecorded
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Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 4 physical metrics — rough dry time, dry time after, styling time with and noise. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer

Two whitelisted reviewers both rate the ghd Helios among the best dryers they've tried: TechRadar timed it with a stopwatch and decibel meter, Real Homes tested it hands-on. Both praise fast drying (roughly a minute to go from wet to dry) and a smooth, frizz-free finish, and both flag the high £159 price as an investment rather than an impulse buy. TechRadar additionally notes the powerful airflow strips volume.

Based on 2 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2020-11-03–2021-07

Tested by TechRadar, Real Homes

Consistently praised

  • Fast drying — took wet hair to dry in around a minute · 2 sources
  • Smooth, frizz-free finish · 2 sources
  • Well-built, attractive design with a premium silicone-feel shell · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • Expensive at £159 — an investment, not an impulse buy · 2 sources
  • Powerful airflow leaves hair lacking volume

Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on heft: TechRadar found the 780g body so light it 'feels just like many of the other cheaper hair dryers on the market,' while Real Homes found it 'a little heavier than what I was expecting on initial pick up.'

The sources (2)

TechRadar lab-tested ·

Rough dry time, wet to completely dry: 1 min 6 sec · Dry time after a swim: 1 min 50 sec · Styling time with concentrator nozzle: 2 min 20 sec · Noise vs GHD Air (decibel meter): 2 dB quieter

This meant our hair was rough dried in 1 minute and 6 seconds and is an absolute game changer.
In my tests, it consistently left me with shiny hair that never needed going over with straighteners.
Helios' lightning speed and precision, which made our hair so smooth and shiny, left it lacking volume.

Real Homes hands-on ·

we've decided that it's the very best hair dryer you can buy.
My hair, which usually took a good few minutes to get dry-to-the-touch, took less than one minute with this hair dryer.
it was a little heavier than what I was expecting on initial pick up.

Specifications

Price (US)$329 Current MSRP at Ulta Beauty
Brandghd
Released2020
Wattage (W)1875
Weight (g)544
Heat settings3
Speed settings3
IonicYes
Cool shotYes
Attachments includedContoured concentrator nozzle (1); diffuser sold separately
Motor (rpm)

Source: ulta.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by target.com. Price ($329.00), ionic, cool shot, and 1 included contoured concentrator (diffuser sold separately) confirmed on the Ulta product page. Wattage 1,875 W (brushless motor) confirmed across retailers. Weight ~1.2 lb = 544 g body-only. Heat (3) and speed (3) per reviews. Launch 2020 (Allure Best of Beauty winner).

Is the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer worth it vs cheaper hair dryers?

ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer against its closest cheaper and pricier hair dryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked

ProductPriceWattage (W)Weight (g)Heat settingsSpeed settingsIonic
ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer this$329187554433Yes
GA.MA Italy iQ Perfetto Hair Dryer$299.95170033
Zuvi Halo Hair Dryer$3496805461

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer?

Two whitelisted reviewers both rate the ghd Helios among the best dryers they've tried: TechRadar timed it with a stopwatch and decibel meter, Real Homes tested it hands-on. Both praise fast drying (roughly a minute to go from wet to dry) and a smooth, frizz-free finish, and both flag the high £159 price as an investment rather than an impulse buy. TechRadar additionally notes the powerful airflow strips volume. Praised: Fast drying — took wet hair to dry in around a minute; Smooth, frizz-free finish; Well-built, attractive design with a premium silicone-feel shell. Flagged: Expensive at £159 — an investment, not an impulse buy; Powerful airflow leaves hair lacking volume. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer cost?

The ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer has a US price of $329 (Current MSRP at Ulta Beauty), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer compare on price?

At $329, the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer is #16 cheapest of the 20 hair dryers we track, where the median is $205.

When was the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer released?

The ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer was released 2020.

What are the ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer's key specs?

ghd Helios Professional Hair Dryer (ghd): wattage w 1875, weight g 544, heat settings 3, speed settings 3, ionic Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $329 at ulta.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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